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Courtney Ingle
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February 16, 2023
Rich king cake tradition rooted in Paul’s Pastry of Picayune
The Mississippi-based shop goes through about 300,000 pounds of ingredients during Mardi Gras season each year.
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 15, 2023
NFIB highlights need to eliminate Mississippi’s individual income tax
NFIB Director says elimination of income tax could help alleviate pressures on small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reported that their most recent Small Business Index showed increased interest in the elimination of Mississippi’s individual income tax. The January 2023 index was down six points from last month with 26% of owners…
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Frank Corder
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February 14, 2023
Skills that Pay launched to promote jobs in Mississippi’s industries
The new campaign from the Skills Foundation aims to bring awareness of the benefits of joining the skilled workforce. Last week, the Skills Foundation of Mississippi, a non-profit focused on increasing the skilled workforce in the state, kicked off a targeted campaign to educate key stakeholders on the many job opportunities in skilled industries. The…
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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2023
Hancock County’s Stennis Airport announces $1.2 million construction of new jet engine run-up pad
Floore Industrial Contractors, Inc., of Moss Point was the low bidder and will be overseeing the construction. The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission announced on Friday the construction of a new jet engine run-up pad at Stennis International Airport. The locally funded project represents an investment of $1,231,275 million. It includes new pavement and…
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2023
U.S. Army awards contract to Mississippi headquartered Camgian to develop AI systems
The $17 million contract is aimed at digitally transforming today’s battlefield. The U.S. Army has awarded a $17 million contract to Camgian to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) enabled systems for significantly enhancing situational awareness capabilities of the warfighter. Headquartered in Starkville, Mississippi, the company is an award-winning developer of digital technologies…
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Thomas Gregory
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February 6, 2023
Main Street is Economic Development
In 2022, Main Street programs helped create 841 jobs in 551 new or expanded businesses in Mississippi downtowns amounting to over $242 million in public and private investment. When Mississippians think about Main Street, they probably think about their historic downtown. They might think about the community festivals that their local Main Street organization helps…
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2023
WISPR takes off in Mississippi
The North Mississippi drone manufacturer credits Miss. State, InnovateMS for helping turn their vision into a reality. Founded in 2016, WISPR Systems is a Mississippi-based drone manufacturer providing versatile, rugged, and reliable commercial drones. The company was started by Conor Ferguson and Austin Ratcliffe, now CEO and COO, respectively. According to Ferguson, WISPR started out…
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Frank Corder
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February 2, 2023
Ribbon cut on new manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, Mississippi
Governor Reeves calls $8 million investment, 60 new jobs grand slam for local community. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and area lawmakers were on hand Wednesday in Neshoba County as the New York Blower Company and Kiln Drying Systems & Components cut the ribbon on their new facility. “This is an example of what’s happening all…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 30, 2023
First Tee teaches life skills beyond the golf course
The Central Mississippi organization reaches into all demographics to serve area children. A golf organization is making an impact on Mississippi youth by teaching life skills and core values from the putting green. First Tee is an international organization geared at teaching today’s youth valuable life lessons using golf as the medium. According to First…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 26, 2023
First sales of medical marijuana made in Mississippi
State Rep. Yancey says a safer, better alternative to opioids has finally been made available in the Magnolia State. The first sales of legal medical marijuana were made on Wednesday in Mississippi. Three different purchases were made – one in Brookhaven and two in Oxford. The Cannabis Company, which is owned by Le Anne Penn…
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Frank Corder
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January 25, 2023
Terberg Taylor Americas Group breaks ground on new factory in Mississippi
The Columbus facility represents a $15.9 million investment, creating 90 new jobs in Lowndes County. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves participated in a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the Terberg Taylor Americas Group’s new factory and distribution network in Columbus. Terberg Taylor Americas Group is constructing a specialty hauling vehicle facility as a joint venture between Taylor Group of…
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Frank Corder
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January 23, 2023
Northeast Mississippi business icon Hassell Franklin has died
Franklin was the founder of Franklin Corp., one of the largest, privately owned furniture manufacturers in the nation, based out of Houston, Mississippi. Hassell Franklin passed away on Sunday at the age of 87. He was the founder and CEO of Franklin Corp. The esteemed businessman began Franklin Corp. in 1970 and has been supplying…
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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